"New Engine Review": Atlas F40PH in NJT

[@mikeyanello3664]

Thanks Bob always wait for your videos

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Mikey I appreciate your support. The next one coming is a C&O T1 2-10-4 I actually got several week before the New Jersey Transit. It makes a great tag team partner for the Allegheny.

[@dennissmith1032]

Hi Bob, it’s Dennis from England really enjoyed the video. The Atlas cars are excellent. As you said I am waiting for some to be delivered from the US at the moment. Looking forward to the video you’re doing on wiring Keep safe and keep the good work up.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you for watching Dennis. Its always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. I hope you and your family are well. Im actually working on that video now. It will be out in 2-3 weeks. I hope you enjoy! You will never be disappointed with Atlas, their quality is best in the business.

[@larrygreineder7114]

Always a pleasure to view your videos. Enjoy the new addition. She's a beauty.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Larry. Its a very welcome addition with my history and 614. Atlas did a great job on this engine.

[@williamkolina3988]

I wish I had DCS.I hear new one coming out Atlas is the best I got my first Atlas Master line engine last year I love it They are TMCC, which is fine to me Love your layout and collection You are another underated channel

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you William. Yes there is a new tiu coming out with a but in wiu all in one unit. The only drawback for me is you cannot use a remote with it. Just phone app. I prefer remote, Im not a big phone guy for trains- but just me.

[@stevesoscaletrainchannel.1901]

Bob, now that I know the story behind your trains, It makes them even more interesting! Thank you for sharing.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks for watching Steve and your support. Although I dont have a specific theme I do try and kinda tie everything together.

[@tomrogers5516]

Thanks, Bob, for another great video review. That F40PH is really sharp looking. Really great detail. I'm glad it was also an occasion to capture a special memory for you from a once in a life time experience. That was a great back story from your personal history.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you for watching Tom. Yes when I saw the Atlas announcement in catalogue and the cab number I jumped. IUt has a very special connection with me. Atlas did a fantastic job on it.

[@billysdepot1090]

Really nice Diesel, thanks for sharing

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks Billy, Yes I was very happy when Atlas announced it. It just came last week and its a fabulous engine!

[@TheTrainboard]

Bob, we published my family video of the 614 excursion from jersey city to pork jervis, believe 1997. Is that you at the trottle of the 614? Please let us know. Gary

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

I have to check it out Gary. May very well be. I was up there on most of the trips. Most of my time was firing, but there were a couple trips i did. Either way I guarantee I was in the cab. We usually ran with 4 guys up there for breaks since it was roughly 87 miles one way.

[@TheTrainboard]

@BobsOGaugeTrains we have a 614 greenbrier premier proto 1 by mth from.1999. My wife had to move 60 yards back because my son, then 3, got very scared of the ground shake and sou ds during those run bys at port jervis. In later years, he watched our videos hundreds of times, even though 1997 cameras weren't that good. Been searching for a proto 2 mth made in 2016, no luck so far. Do you know the specific whistle used in the 614 that 1997 day? Mth allows us to upload any whistle we want. The newest lionel grienbrier being sent to dealers does not have the correct whistle. And, we cant change the whistle recording on lionel like we can with an mth. So, please help us learn what whistle the 614 had in 1997. Gary

[@markslioneltrains]

Very nice Locomotive that means a lot to you.! The crew talk is fantastic.! Really Enjoyed.! 👍😊

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Mark yes it does. Of course 614 is my baby. But the F40PH 4116 was the lead diesel in the protection locomotives that ran ahead of us. I have a very fond memory of this engine.

[@FLRailroaddog]

Awesome addition to the fleet Bob, congratulations.. great video like always 😊

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Jorge, Always a pleasure to hear from you. I really enjoying the Bob the railfan, lol. This engine hits a sweet spot for me becuse of the connection to 614.

[@daydreamer7852]

Where have you’ve been, Bob. I hope to soon see another video from you. Along with your model train reviews, your stories of railroad history is enjoyable.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Just been busy with family, a new grandson and some issues with my dog. Im very much still in it. Ive hooked up with crew on Reading 2102. A did a total make over of my layout.

[@file1man]

well done video- great detail info, camera shots, good sound. I just purchaed this atlas o engine to run with my 614 and about to do a video. I also did the excursion run of 614 to port jervis in 1990"s and just posted my own video from that day, recording the run by on my new channel, the trainboard. Gary

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it. Yes 5116 and 4129 always ran ahead of the train. When Atlas decided to get it I had to make a move.

[@SRRC245]

Awesome Video - These look great and your background is incredible! New Jersey based modeler here - picked up the somewhat older MTH premier NJT F40 #4123, as one of its station stops is Whitehouse! (where I grew up) great great model

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Many years ago when 614 was preparing for the 1990's trips she was stored in Lebanon right off 22. Not far from you! Glad to have you aboard! And agreed its always cool to have an engine with stops near your hometown!!

[@mikepeck8291]

I hope MTH has done NJT locomotives (F40PH, GP40, ALP46, ALP44) with sounds for the North Jersey Coast Line. I only know the premier NJT e8s have the North Jersey Coast Line sounds.

[@SRRC245]

@@mikepeck8291 I think one of the Nicholas smith exclusive MTH NJT P42s has coast line sounds

[@SRRC245]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains Lebanon! Practically in my backyard - So happy to meet local modelers!

[@mikepeck8291]

@Sunset Railroad Sadly they don't. They only have either Raritan or Atlantic City line sounds. From my research in seeing a few videos it seems that only the NJT E8s both Railking and Premier have the North Jersey Coast Line sounds. Disappointed but I guess I'll have to live without it

[@johnpontin9276]

Very interesting vid,Bob. So much info. Thx!

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you John its all the lucky experience Ive had. The Atlas F40PH is a gem of an engine. They did not disappoint.

[@realtoytrains]

AWESOME AWESOME review!! I just picked up MBTA 1014 😊

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Nice choice!! Atlas makes some of the best products on the market. Their quality is second to none.

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Cool run session! 😎👍

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you! That engine was one of the actual protection diesels for 614 baxck in the 90's so its cool to have.

[@trainwild]

Nice review Bob, the train looks really nice.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you I appreciate it. Atlas did a great job on the Jersey transit unit. It looks and runs fantastic.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video Bob! Have a good weekend!

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks for checking it out. I really like this engine. It helps relive a very important part of my life and brings alot of good memories.

[@henryszubielski8601]

Really nice addition to your collection Bob! Thanks for your review.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Henry I agree its a great engine. Ive never been disappointed by an Atlas product. Thank you for watching.

[@huntercoleman460]

Very nice diesel Bob. Very nice indeed.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks Hunter. I appreciate it. Its New Jersey Transit so local to me. Plus was around for the 614 days, so its become a favorite.

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

Awesome video and cool history !!

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Dan. Yes 614 is special because I ran her but 4116 just as equal as she assisted us and accompanied us on the trips as protection. Its cool to have them both in the model world.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Does NJT have some these cab units in service today, Atlas Premire Atlas Trainman Bradley Coaches kinda appeal to me. You was running 614 80 on the main line , still 11 heavyweights are still a heavy train,.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you for watching Guss. Im not sure if they still run them most of the stuff I see is Northeast corrider which is all electric. Yea 614 was full throttle and just fine with 11 heavyweights.

[@Aatrains512]

2 F40PHs are still in service. 4119 and 4120

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Fun video Bob, and what a small world! I was on two of those C&O 614/ NJ Transit excursions back in the 1990's! What a blast it was rocketing through the Meadowlands behind 614! Unfortunately I was on the trip the following year when 614's piston ring blew! Oh well, "stuff" happens, but what a disappointment. Anyway, that Atlas F40PH is VERY impressive! Maybe you know this, maybe you don't, but NJT still has a few F40PH's on the roster and occasionally they're put to use but for how much longer is anyone's guess. Thanks for posting!

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks Wayne. How much longer they are going to use them I dont know. I worked the trip the day the piston ring blew. It was fireman's side lower. We stumbled into Campbell Hall where we disconnected and the diesels did the remainder of the trip. We didnt return back to Hoboken til nearly 24 hours later around 6 am Sunday.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains Thanks for the response Bob! I should add Metro-North still has F40PH's, I've seen them operating on NJT trackage, typically the old Erie Main Line. As far as I know there's no immediate plans to retire them.

[@PrinzEugen176]

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 I looked into it, and 4116 is now one of those Metro North F40s, now 4912, runs to this day

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@PrinzEugen176 Thanks!

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Hope to see you soon

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Yea after the first Mr Shade's, Im planning a few video shots.

[@mslickstrains]

Awesome bob! I have the mth version from the last run they did. Atlas also has NJT comet cars coming out soon I’d definitely pick some up

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks MSlick, yea I know the Comet cars are soon; I plan on getting some to add to the consist to make it even more like the real thing back then.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

Give me that NEW JERSEY TRANSIT TRAIN BOB,I LOVE IT

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

HAHA Im glad you like it O Gauge. Atlas did a super job. Im totally pleased with this engine and it has a special connection as well.

[@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains come check out my Starwars videos Bob

[@railchief74]

I would be down for a New Jersey Transit Engine at some point. If I do get one, I would like to model the rail line down by the Dunellen train station

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks Michael, it is a beauty of an engine. Atlas did a great job.

[@railchief74]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains they sure did Bob! I would also like to get the Amtrak model of that engine too

[@donaldwiller9238]

Cool story 😎 cool video

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thank you Donald. The 4116 and 4129 ran ahead of 614 during my years so when I had a chance to bring it back to o gauge I had to. I(m glad you enjoyed it.

[@mikesutton-xd1sz]

Another good video! I dont have any experience with Atlas engines. Thanks for doing the review. What control system do they use?

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hi Mike, thanks for watching. The Atlas engine is a great piece. Sounds and detail are phenomenal. As far as the system. Atlas is using MTH protosound 3 in their models. You can use in either in conventional mode or if you have DCS it is fully DCS capable.

[@mikepeck8291]

Hello do any of Atlas' new f40phs feature sounds for the North Jersey Coast Line? I live near that NJT line and modeling my layout after my hometown of Red Bank

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hi Mike, Im not sure. 4116 mentions Raritan Valley Line. 4118 the other road number may have different sounds. Ill have to trey and find out.

[@mikepeck8291]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains Just sent a message to Atlas customer service. Have yet to hear from them

[@mikepeck8291]

Hey Bob I just got a response back #4118 also has Raritan Valley Sounds

[@edwardokum7799]

You probably explained this before but what is going on in the photograph you have mounted on the wall?

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hi Edward its a 22x28 blow up from a polaroid in the 1990's. It was taken in Hoboken station Nj the day of one of out trips. I fired for Ross Rowland he is to my left. The two kids Im holding are my two daughters Stephanie and Kimberly.

[@raysrails2164]

👍👍 hi bob !

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hi Ray, thanks for watching. I hope all is well your way!

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Hello My friend is all well haven’t heard from you in a long time

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

all is good, just busy with family and my dog. I re did my layout. I have to do an update really soon.

[@joeystrains.9316]

Nice diesel. That steam engine can pull some cars.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks Joey. Atlas did a spectacular job with this engine. When I saw the cab number in the catalogue I had to get it. Yea 614 is my baby lol, she is a work horse..

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Hello Bob.

[@garykuipers2696]

Dead ringer of the real locomotive. I conducted trains behind this type locomotive on the Boonton, Main, and Bergen lines.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks for watching Gary. I totally agree Atlas totally Aced this locomotive. It is a fantastic model, and becoming an important part of my fleet quick.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Hey bob what’s up haven’t heard or seen you in long time is everything okay ❓❓❓❓❓❓

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

all good Mr Shades, been quite busy with Reading 2102 in Pennsylvania.

[@LancerThomas]

Only disappointing points I see and hear are the “strobes” just flash and not strobe but maybe a quick aftermarket upgrade will fix that. The engine sounds, sound like a stock MTH turbocharger sound file and it’s missing that distinctive HEP whine the F40PHs had. I wonder if you can still change the sound files like you used to and if atlas will offer one.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Yes you can change the soundset if you like. Although an Atlas product all electronice are Protosound 3, go the the MTH protosound site.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

How you doing Bob? Haven’t heard from you in a while- are you still active in the hobby?

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Yes Ed very much so. Just got derailed dealing with my dogs health issue which are serious. Ill be back.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains Great to hear Bob! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@keithjackson9141]

Love your layout and great info videos, how much track power do you use and does each loop have its own power source, and do you shout down unused spares for storage engines! Please check out my layout on Illinois Central fan and give me some suggestions! I’m running three loops and have some Dcs signal problems thanks keep the videos coming!

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

I use two ZW. Each track has its own power source with each loop having 4 power drops. What seems to be the DCS issue?

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awsum 🚂🚋🚃🚋🚃🙃👍

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Always a pleasure Mr Shades thank you for watching. I appreciate your continued support.

[@danielhemple8649]

Wish I could still get those MTH New Jersey Transit passenger cars to go with that locomotive that looks really sharp, I do have the same heavyweight c&o cars that you have towed behind chessie specialty T1, great review as usual

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Thanks for watching Daniel. Those heavyweights are great. Atlas now has the tooling for the NJT cars so look for them to re issue them.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Bob , your missing alot of fun, 611 is running on the C&O, your former boss. Ross is running it. Maybe your down here somewhere iam in Clifton Forge.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

I heard about that, Im glad he is still having fun. I gotta get back down there.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Hey bob miss you on U’tube “;-)”🚂 Hope to see you soon 🥲

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hey Mr Shades, hope you had a great thanksgiving. Ill be back.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

😎🚂👍

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Just catching up with everything had some things with my dog.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Hey Bob, worried about you.

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

Hey Guss, Im well hope you are as well. Ive been bgusy everywhere. My grandson just turned a year old. Im involved with Reading and Northern on 2102. Im heading out to Cleveland for a few days via an invite from the crew of Reading 2100. Im coming back to youtube soon tho.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

@BobsOGaugeTrains great to hear from you, I was fixing to call Ross, and check on you.

[@NguageTrains]

I’m waiting on the Atlas O MBTA F40 and the Atlas O MBTA Horizon/Comet Cars. The passenger cars I ordered back in 2019. I emailed Atlas on Friday and got a response today. I said what’s the deal I’ve waited almost 4 years for the passenger cars, apparently the engine is shipping out but the cars still have no time frame, he said a few more months. I understand Covid affecting production however you need to finish the stuff you had scheduled before announcing new products…..

[@BobsOGaugeTrains]

I agree, all the manufacturers are using the same excuse. Some more than others. Focus on getting caught up first then go with the new products.

[@NguageTrains]

@@BobsOGaugeTrains I’m done with Atlas once I get my stuff that’s it for me, they’ve been a nightmare to deal with

[@NguageTrains]

@@ybsm_23 I had a set of the Atlas MBTA comet cars they made years ago, but the paint chipped off on all the cars. This was a big problem with the mbta cars atlas made. It was improper painting at the factory. I spoke to a representative about this a few months ago and he stated they don’t use that factory anymore and assured the paint won’t chip off the cars in the new runs. I agree they have the molds so what’s the delay????? It’s absolutely annoying

[@andrewb36]

2 rail or 3 rail?

[@NguageTrains]

@@andrewb36 3 rail